Boy
Hector
“holding fast”
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- 51 of 100Popular
About the name Hector
Hector is a masculine first name meaning “holding fast”, with roots in Greek. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common.
Frequently asked about Hector
- What does the name Hector mean?
- The first name Hector means “holding fast”.
- Where does the name Hector come from?
- Hector has its roots in Greek.
- Is Hector a girls' or boys' name?
- Hector is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Hector?
- Hector is a fairly common first name.
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